I love that, Debbie, the slip ups are a part of the journey...I guess it makes it more interesting at least, right?

Poorly?! Firstly, from your display picture you're a fox. So they can just hush. And too skinny? I'm convinced that's what people say when they don't know what else to say. I think you're right, it could be meant as a compliment, but I honestly get really, really mad about that. Nobody told me to stop gaining once I started getting fat, so why on earth do these faux doctors think they can accurately assess my possible health conditions now that the pendelum is swinging the other way??!!

Ugh, it's my hugest pet peeve. My Gram (who's like, my best friend) keeps telling me "You're done" when I see her as in "You're done losing weight" and I keep having to tell her that according to BMI I'm just barely normal and I'm not satisfied with where I'm at yet. I think maybe it could be some peoples way of trying to be supportive too, like "I've noticed a positive change and you don't have to keep working out and eating healthy" because they associate losing weight with hellish diets and boring work outs. I keep finding myself explaining to coworkers, "I'm not going to gorge even when I'm done losing weight, so don't treat my weight loss like it's a switch I'm going to turn off".

My Mum noticed the same thing when she lost like 100 lbs. The first 50 people kept on saying "Oh wow, you're doing great!" but then the next 50 people were hushed about it or like "Geez, losing more weight?!". It's weird how people comment on it. Like I said, I can honestly say I've gotten more negative comments on my weight LOSS than the gain or even me at my heaviest. So weird.

hahha And that ends my rant for the day.

I guess we just gotta keep truckin' regardless of what they say, good and bad, right? Glad to be back on track, and to have such a strong, beautiful group behind me!View Thread

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Not gonna lie, this weekend was garbage. I had an extra day off, and I always get out of hand when I haven't planned out what to eat in advance.

Cue my going to a fair and eating a corndog, ice cream and apple crisp, and more pumpkin fudge than is probably legal. It was absolutely delicious, but I'm so disappointed with myself about it. I really, really dropped the ball, guys. I didn't exercise at all really, and all my motivation just leaked out my fingertips. It was so depressing. Not like my healthy-self at all, very lazy and self-defeating. Ugh.

So I'm getting super-strict again, of course. Buckling down, listening to my tummy, timing out my meals better. Ugh, I just so do not want to feel this way anymore! A few people have told me "Well, maybe this is your weight set point", but I know it's not because I was telling myself that lie 15 lbs ago! I know if I just stay consistent I can get where I want to, it's just that it's a pain sometimes, ya know? Soooo frustrated!View Thread

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You have a lot of support from us here. It's frustrating, though, when you feel like you're not getting it from your loved ones. Before my BF decided to get healthier, I used to resent him SO MUCH for lying around in bed while I went to the gym, eating the crap food that I was no longer touching. Very frustrating, and it definitely made me feel a little hopeless...

But anyway.

You can do it! Tell us more about yourself, come on back so we can help ya out. View Thread

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Hey, we all have slip-ups. My weekend was a total disaster, I weighed in at BACK up to 137, which is where my "block" kind of is.

You know you gotta stop this self sabotage and love yourself more, now it's just a matter of gettin it done, hun. Your food choices today sound excellent, just stick to it. It's alright to put convenience during an upheaval, but it's time to get back to basics, just like you said.

I have SO MUCH faith in you, Kim. You absolutely can do this, and you absolutely will. You came back here when you were struggling, that's what this board is for, to support you. You know we got your back, lady.

So welcome back to healthy eating!

(and congrats to everyone on their job interviews. the process is a pain, but the pay-off is so worth it...just like eating healthy and exercising! )View Thread

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((huge hugs)) Sounds insanely frustrating, hun. I'm so sorry you're going through all this, but it's such a blessing to have the people around you to help. I'm sure even the woman who comes in Sunday won't be mad about it or anything, you're giving them a wonderful opportunity to help repay some of the kindness I'm sure you've shown them.

Crunches sound like a great idea. Jumping jacks, maybe? Any kind of springs so you could make a DIY thighmaster? Maybe just stretches, to help maintain your flexability?

My heart goes out to you Marybeth, and I'm so glad you have people around to help, even if you hate it. As frustrating as it is, you're seeing improvement slowly. That's better than it getting worse. Not to be a nag, but to help with recovery...the better you eat, the better your body will be able to be on your side and speed up your recovery.

Kim, that's what I love about these boards the most, the connectedness. I can be somewhat shy in real life, and I enjoy being able to be more open here. Besides, the people on my Facebook are pretty sick of hearing about my diet stuff!

Debbie, Thanks for the support! My Gram always says the same thing, she loves how I'm a self-made woman because nobody will ever be able to take my accomplishments away from me.

Tomato, if nothing else, the professor is a hottie! hahaha What have you been doin for exercise, just the usual or tried anything new this week? I find I'm most consistent when I'm doing something new.

Judy hehehe I think it's a human impulse to want to hold on to habits, even if they're bad ones. At least they're familiar, ya know? But it is just a matter of making priorities, and obviously a longer, more healthful life should be the primary goal! Sweets are an especially tough thing to give up, in my opinion. We're biologically wired to respond to sweets because they're so rare in nature, it's just our society that makes them so abundant...and that's where the issues come in!

Amber Thanks for the support!!

SO today I'll be going to the gym after a ten hour work day. I'm cringing at the thought of it, but because I also had a huge breakfast for me (some cheese and oatmeal...not together!) I'm feeling very energized!

I'm stealing this from the main "diet" board, but what are we doing this weekend to help us reach our goals, ladies?

I'm going to be super active and try to get in a few workouts.View Thread

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hehehe Kim, you are a perceptive woman! I'm someone who gets really fulfilled by my family and my Mum just ended a feud with my Aunt, and I'm so proud of her I could burst! I've been spending a lot of time with my family lately, and it just really puts things in perspective.

Also...well, M and I have been talking a lot about getting more "serious". As in, white dress, ring, official level of serious. I wish there was some way I could convey in type how exciting that is to me.He is the absolute love of my life, best friend, partner in crime, soulmate-hero, and lately we've been meshing incredibly well. I'm hoping to have some exciting news on the Officialness front soon!!!!!!!!!

hehehe The manager for the other store and I are still in talks, I have to make sure they're going to give me enough hours and sufficient dental coverage, but they're still as enthused about me as I am about them. They'll work around my school schedule, too!!

hahaha I gotta do the kickboxing just to keep me from dancing in the streets, seriously. It's really funny because my friend knew me when I was fat and in a way worse place mentally, and as we were catching up last night she was like "It's like there was this happy, skinny person inside you this whole time!". That's haunting me (in a good way). I wish I'd always known I had this much potential for joy.

Poor Monica.That sounds like a rough adjustment. Good for you though,on giving her supportive space. I'm sure she'll accomodate eventually, and as long as you let her do it at her own pace you'll all be content.hehehe Good job teaching the boys the trails! I'm glad it wasn't as bad as you expected!!

Thanks for the support, Kim. I really can't even explain what's goin on with me lately, it just feels like I've really taken control of my life and am shaping into something I'm very, very happy with.View Thread

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Besides the pain in the booty cast, you're lookin great!!!! I agree, I love this hairstyle because it really shows off your wonderful cheekbones.

My Mum's friend is a nurse and to alleviate the discomfort of casts, she says it's beneficial to keep your fingertips in cold water. I'm not sure of the science behind it,but it wouldn't hurt to try, huh?

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